Erawan Shrine, Bangkok: A Sacred Landmark in the Heart of Bangkok

• Pray

Worshippers from all across the country pay a visit to this temple to pay homage to the Thai representation of the Hindu God Brahma. It is believed to be a place that emanates good luck. Devotees come here and pray for their wishes and they often return with gifts to the temple when their prayers have been answered.

• Religious offerings

Vendors outside the shrine sell products such as garlands, flowers, and incense sticks which you can purchase and offer to pay your respect to the deity. This practice is common in Hindu temples and is followed in the Erawan shrine as well.

• Ram Kae Bon

Since the Erawan shrine is considered to be an auspicious place of worship, devotees pay the deity their respects and pray ardently for their wishes to come true. Once they do, the worshippers come back to the temple and as a gesture of gratitude, they hire Thai dancers to perform in front of the deity. This is a sight to behold for tourists and locals alike. 

• Avoiding meat

The visitors are required to stay away from eating meat for three days when they visit this temple. The day before, on the day of the visit and the day after. 

• Spirit houses

The principle of the shrine is based on the age-old Thai custom of building “spirit houses” near buildings to ward off evil spirits. The Erawan hotel nearby is said to have been facing several obstacles during the construction process, to whose rescue came the shrine. This is the reason why the shrine is well-known among tourists and locals.

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The shrine is open every day of the week from 6 AM in the morning to 10 PM at night. IT is best to visit the shrine in the early hours to have a pleasant experience without getting caught up in a crowd. 

There is no entrance fee to visit the shrine.

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Situated at the Ratchaprasong intersection, the busiest in the city, the shrine is quite accessible for tourists. You can take the BTS Skytrain to the Siam district, the commercial capital of Bangkok and from there it is a two to five minute walk. Explore the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history of Thailand with our curated Bangkok Tour Packages, offering an unforgettable journey filled with adventure and relaxation.

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